In a large shallow bowl or plate, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the chicken.
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it is golden brown, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the coconut oil to the same pan and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
2 tablespoons coconut oil, 2 garlic cloves
Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice and brown sugar and simmer until it has reduced.
13 ½ ounces full-fat coconut milk, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Nestle in the chicken pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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